Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual Terry Fox Run is this Sunday beginning at Simcoe Park on King Street. 

With registration at 9 a.m., the marathon begins at 10 a.m. and is accessible to those on bicycles, rollerblades and wheelchairs. 

2024 marks the 44th anniversary of Fox’s Marathon of Hope, which began in 1980.

Niagara-on-the-Lake holds a special place in Terry Fox’s story, run organizer Joan King said in an August interview. 

 On July 12, 1980, he made a memorable stop in the town, taking a break from his run to visit.

The town planted a tree and added a plaque to a bench in Simcoe Park to honour him, she said.

As of Wednesday, $39,000 of the NOTL site’s $105,000 goal has been raised — and there’s still plenty of time.

To register for the run or make a donation, visit run.terryfox.ca/55866.